The Humanitarian Aid Commission in Northern State, Sudan, has announced that it has received more than 83,000 displaced people fleeing conflict zones in the regions of Darfur and Kordofan since the outbreak of war in April 2023.
Commissioner Wael Mohammed Sharif told (Altara Sudan) that 83,110 internally displaced persons (IDPs)—representing 16,622 families—are now spread across multiple localities. He detailed that 4,300 families are currently housed in Al-Afaf Camp, 7,000 in Rural Al-Dabba, 500 in Amtar, and 3,000 in Dongola, with the remaining 1,822 families scattered across other districts.
Sharif noted that the available services fall far short of meeting needs, placing immense strain on the state’s infrastructure, which was not designed to absorb such a population surge. He emphasized that while local authorities have provided all possible support, the response from international organizations remains extremely limited, and that grassroots and national initiatives have surpassed UN and NGO efforts.
The commissioner highlighted an urgent need for shelter materials, food supplies, healthcare, and education, stressing that immediate intervention is essential to preserve human dignity.
The announcement follows the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on October 26, an event marked by mass atrocities against civilians, according to local and international organizations. The attacks triggered a wave of displacement toward Northern State and other areas.
Last week, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited Al-Afaf Camp in Northern State, meeting displaced families from Darfur and receiving on-the-ground briefings on humanitarian conditions.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Türk said he was deeply concerned about grave violations committed during and after the takeover of El Fasher, warning that similar crimes could occur in Kordofan, and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Source: (Altara Sudan)+Alyurae
